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2011 Subaru Outback repairs by problem area
Engine (22%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (13%)
Brakes and Traction Control (4%)
Suspension and Steering (16%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (29%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (10%)
Other (6%)
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- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 397 repairs.
2011 Subaru Outback transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (2%)
$1000 - $2499 (23%)
$500 - $999 (10%)
$100 - $499 (17%)
< $100 (48%)
Chart based on 48 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2011 Subaru Outback
Engine not specified
| 1000 mi | Nasty vibration from torque converter going in and out of lock-up. Dealer had car several times unable to replicate. I took off from work to take service manager and tech for instrumented ride, had no problem recreating problem. Replaced valve body. |
| 1000 mi | Valve body suffered major failure a month or so after replaced (lit up dash big-time), limp-home mode. The second valve body started acting up within a day or two, needed to be replaced when I traded it. |
| 7000 mi | Transmision shifting problems from first day,new trans after 3 weeks of hassle,and one tow in and two times delivery by me. |
2011 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon
256-horsepower 3.6L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 104780 mi C $700 |
Lock up clutch judder. Removed the torque converter and had it rebuilt with excellent results (at 25% of the price of a new one). The first repair other than consumables: pretty impressive! |
| 171120 mi C $800 |
Prop shaft u-joints were bad. |
| 155620 mi C $86 |
Extremely low outside temperatures (-30°C), engine block heater and battery warmer (new battery) plugged in all night. Drove short distance and parked. Upon engine restart, ATF temp warning light is flashing, as well as VDC and brake warning light. No trouble codes. While driving, transmission shifts into manual mode without gear lever being moved, had to move to manual position and back to drive to clear. Dealership failed to find cause. Replaced battery with good quality one, no more issues since. |
| 17400 mi | Transmission is slipping into passing gear going uphill at high speeds. Also, transmission is having a hard time going from 2nd to 3rd gear going uphill. |
| 53320 mi C $1400 |
Valve sticking. Replaced. |
| 78000 mi US $1400 |
Rattling AWD component replaced. |
| 41000 mi | The torque converter was replaced due to severe vibration between 1500 and 2000 rpm under light loads. |
2011 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon
170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
| 112000 mi | Torque converter was slow to release. Replaced under warranty. |
| 43000 mi US $576 |
CV boot. Replace left front outer. 1. Recall WTK71. [wiper motor] cover assembly bottom. 2. 30,000 Mile Service |
| 106000 mi US $9800 |
The car would slow down to almost stopping, and then would resume speed. The dealer determined that the CVT trans. was at fault. the CVT was back ordered and I had a free loaner car for about 32 days. |
| 108650 mi US $397 |
Front right wheel bearing was making a grinding noise. Noise began in December 2014 as a rubbing noise on curves. Within one week of repair grinding noises began front front right area. Entire assembly was replaced. |
| 146000 mi | CVT transmission pan was leaking VERY slowly. I brought it in to the dealer for an inspection, and they did not recommend any repair work due to how minor the leak was. Because my vehicle is covered by Subaru's extended CVT warranty that expires 08/2018, I insisted that the source of the leak be identified and addressed, because leaks do not tend to get better with time. They pulled off the pan and found minor corrosion to the transmission fluid pan seal, so they replaced the seal. Pan has not leaked since the repair. |
| 125000 mi US $1880 |
Torque Converter replaced due to occasional stalling when braking. |
| 111600 mi | Replacement of the universal joint in the drive shaft to the rear wheels. |
| 135000 mi US $250 |
Valve Body was replaced, $1,300 covered by service contract. |
| 11160 mi C $500 |
Drive shaft |
| 70000 mi US $1000 |
Control arms replaced. |
| 114000 mi US $2100 |
Transmission failure, car hauled to Dealer. Dealer replaced transmission valve assembly |
| 204645 mi | CVT valve body was replaced under a special extended warranty from Subaru of America. |
| 70060 mi C $700 |
Had the front left axle replaced as it had a rip in the CV boot Had to have the axle that was replaced...replaced again due to it being defective. Had to have this axle replaced a third time due to a problem with the replacement for the replacement... |
| 86800 mi C $1300 |
The propeller shaft had started to seize up causing the car to shake at high speeds and under hard excelleration |
| 31600 mi | Reprogram transmission computer because car would shudder and nearly stall when climbing very steep hills at low speed (parking garage ramps) |
| 11000 mi | Front differential fluid is BLACK. They do not know what is causing it, drained & replaced fluid now tracking at next oil change if it is turning black again. |
| 88800 mi US $350 |
Replace rear axle bearing |
| 68300 mi US $2300 |
Malfunction solenoid in transmission valve body. Needed new valve body and transmission fluid flush |
| 62000 mi US $399 |
Numerous dash lights, car was shifting harshly when engaging reverse or drive. Diagnosed as a faulty valve body which was replaced. Problem continued, transmission controller replaced, problem solved. |
| 2000 mi | Have a metal clanking sound that appears to be coming from the transmission when slowing to a stop...dealer hasn't been able to fix it as they have not been able to replicate the sound. |
| 7000 mi | On going problem of metal rattling under transmission when slowing to a stop. Level of noise ranges from loud to soft and is intermittent. Dealer heard it once but then could not replicate the problem. |
| 127000 mi US $1550 |
Multiple indicator lights illuminated or blinking; trouble code P0743 Torque converter solenoid circuit low. Dealer diagnosis recommended replacement of valve body assembly. |
| 20000 mi | shifts hard out of park when on any incline. Dealer stated this was "normal." Nothing was done... |
| 91000 mi | Transmission oil pan had a tiny leak. It didn't warrant repair as it wasnt dripping but I had the seal replaced to avoid future issues. |
| 182000 mi US $1942 |
Transmission valve body replaced. $900 part, 8q T fluid, 5 hr labor. |
| 78000 mi | Instrument panel started looking like a Christmas tree. Cruise and auto emerg. brake release not working. Error code indic. bad CVT valve and/or harness, but code cleared okay. |
| 39000 mi | Car randomly shudders front to back after coming to a full stop, like waiting at a light. Also riding very rough at times, like it is off-roading. Poor acceleration when need it most. No error codes, computer updated, still a problem. |
| 59400 mi | rough handling and shifting. It was checked during the maintenance of the car. it was riding rough, parts were replaced in the transfer case |
| 84000 mi | I was told it was the CVT going that many Subarus have. there is a roar coming from the unit, I have complained many times. Service managers just shrug their shoulders. the entire unit has to be replaced as "the box containing the CVT can't be opened for repair". Update: it turns out it was the serpentine belt(s) on the engine that were slipping and cracked at 84K and I am careful driving so it was a shock. Helps when you get a service person who actually knows something. |
| 51000 mi | Engine would stall when coming from high speed to a stop. They replaced the entire transmission. |
2011 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon
170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD
| 78000 mi US $1300 |
Replaced clutch throw-out bearing; while inside transmission, also replaced clutch pack and machined flywheel. |
| 136000 mi US $800 |
Knocking when turning after driving 20+ minutes; replaced passenger front axle half. After picking up the vehicle, I drove it for 20 minutes, discovered the knocking, and returned to dealer. After another day of diagnosis, dealer stated transmission needed replacement and quoted $8000. |
| 250000 mi US $350 |
old age |
| 135000 mi US $1300 |
replaced clutch. pedal stuck down at a stop light on way to work but was stilll in gear, allowed me to start out and switch between 1 and 2 on last mile to work.. could lift the pedal to up position but if touched, it went back to floor no tension. |
| 156000 mi US $110 |
check engine and cooresponding cruise, slippery when wet and flashing brake lights on. code read p0420 catalytic converter, but tech indicated car running rough and ck age of spark plugs. |
| 165000 mi US $327 |
clutch fork failure just under 1 year after main clutch pressure plate and other pieces replacement. entire trans and stuff had to be removed again, was not happy about the labor recharge, garage negotiated a discount $18 part $600 labor. |
| 170000 mi | pulsing brakes, brakes checked - not replaced transaxle leaks not repaired tire tread low - not replaced |
| 76000 mi US $2000 |
New clutch. Throw out bearing .flywheel resurfaced and pilot bearing. |
2011 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon
165-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
| 93620 mi A $3500 |
Tranny fault P2762 TQ clutch pressure control solenoid circuit range/performance, cant purchase solenoid separately, valve pack $3300 aust 800US. rang three tranny specialists none would repair a CVT tranny. Subaru advised replace tranny at cost of $7500. Replaced tranny with a secondhand tranny from wreckers(65000kms). This is poor service from Subaru Australia, there is an obvious fault with this tranny when Subaru USA increased the tranny warranty from five years to TEN years 100000 miles. In Aust THREE years warranty.This is a very expensive failure on a non serviceable component that Subaru Australia should acknowledge and fix, Beware all Australians owners of Subarus with CVT transmissions. |
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